A356 completely blocked as lorry crashes and trailer overturns

A lorry has crashed and partially overturned on the A356 near Crewkerne (Image: Steve Ashton)

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The driver of the lorry was reportedly unharmed in the collision, but police have been called to help deal with the aftermath of the crash, which has left the vehicle partially jackknifed in a field and items strewn across the road.

Witness Steve Ashton said it was the latest in a string of crashes to take place along that stretch of road, which offers a road to several villages between Crewkerne and Yeovil.

The driver was unhurt in the incident (Image: Steve Ashton)

He said: "I heard the bang in my house and went outside and saw that the lorry had crashed and the trailer had turned over.

"It was only the lorry involved. It looks like he may have clipped the kerb as he's gone around the corner which has tipped the trailer over.

"The road is blocked but the driver is okay and out of his cab. The police arrived just after I did.

"There have been seven accidents on the road this year. There are three of four tight bends along that stretch of road and it's made it extremely difficult for drivers."

A police traffic bulletin about the crash has warned there could be disruption for six hours.

The police memo added: "No traffic passing, lorries cannot turn.

"Do not come down A356 from A303 or up A356 from A30."

Those making essential journeys in the Crewkerne and Yeovil areas this afternoon are urged to seek alternative routes and leave extra time to travel.

Journeys should only be taken if absolutely necessary during the current nationwide lockdown, including for work, grocery shopping and to deliver supplies to vulnerable people.